gatorade ingredient in the news

[Melissa75]

(brominated vegetable oil, not allowed in Europe or Japan)
The article mentions a petition.
I thought this might be worth posting since Gatorade and other electrolyte drinks are probably used by the CF community more than the general population.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/13/b...ient-brominated-vegetable-oil.html?ref=health

 

[Printer]

If we removed everything from food products, that may have a negative effect on someone, we would only be drinking water. Oops wait, water is not that pure either.

Bill

 

[Melissa75]

I just figured anyone who was a really big consumer of this ingredient would be interested to read the article.

 

[JustDucky]

If the substance is known to cause problems, then it's best to avoid it. The problem with much of our food today is that they have additives, hormones and other things that really aren't great for you. For example, when I look on the label of ice cream, the list of ingredients, many of which I don't have any idea what they are and look like a items in a chemistry class, is overwhelming. I make ice cream, I know that it takes about 5 ingredients to make it...I simply put back the ice cream and seek out a brand that doesn't use preservatives, additives or coloring. As far as the Gatorade is concerned, I would not drink it. I bet there are ways to make your own sports drink and they would be better for you. Or just drink water.

Jenn 40 wCF

 

[Printer]

I understand and approve. It is just that we are infulenced (controlled) by the smallest common demonitator. Just because there is a study, we don't need to get excited.

It is good that you are keeping us informed.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[Melissa75]

Gatorade is no longer going to use this ingredient. Fyi.
http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes....to-a-teen-and-changes-its-formula/?ref=health

Jenn,
So cool that you make your own ice cream! I've been getting good at homemade frosting. I prefer the taste of buttercreams and other styles, and the store-bought containers are made of hydrogenated oils.